Erby Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 Here's the No Way, Joe. Doesn't look all that much easier to me! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mj0KwzO-Ew - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Jones Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 Is it just me or is that guy winded after setting up that beast? To see that thing fully extended, I didn't realize how high that actually was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspector57 Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 Is it just me or is that guy winded after setting up that beast? To see that thing fully extended, I didn't realize how high that actually was. And that video does not show it fully extended, still another few feet left. I have one and while it is great and the only way for me to get on some roofs, it is a beast for one man to handle. I carry the short version (4.5' folded) of a Werner and only carry the big gun when I know it is a requirement to have it. Thank goodness for Bing and Google! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspectorjoe Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 I carry the short version (4.5' folded) of a Werner and only carry the big gun when I know it is a requirement to have it. Thank goodness for Bing and Google! Same here. I carry a model 17 and model 22, and only take the 26 when I need it. To see if I'm going to need it, I check out the the aerial views the night before at bing.com/maps. I see from the demonstration that it is possible to extend the top section when it's upright - sort of. I guess it would work if you had wheels on it (I don't), had a smooth wall you could lean it against to roll along while you pushed it up (which would be rare) and didn't have a soffit at the top of the wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kogel Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 I carry the short version (4.5' folded) of a Werner and only carry the big gun when I know it is a requirement to have it. Thank goodness for Bing and Google! Same here. I carry a model 17 and model 22, and only take the 26 when I need it. To see if I'm going to need it, I check out the the aerial views the night before at bing.com/maps. I see from the demonstration that it is possible to extend the top section when it's upright - sort of. I guess it would work if you had wheels on it (I don't), had a smooth wall you could lean it against to roll along while you pushed it up (which would be rare) and didn't have a soffit at the top of the wall. Joe, I think your way is better. At least you seem to put less effort into it than that guy in the warehouse. []His ladder went skidding in to the wall, then it was a visible grunt to raise the last bit, with some real strain and sweat going on there. Nothing like the sweaty armpits for when you go to greet the clients, eh? I do use a variation of his method for the shorter ladder, however I stretch and lock the top section with the ladder on the ground. No strain, no pain. I'm too much of a wussy to use that big LG. I'll stick with the extension ladder on a rack. BTW, the Jaws ladders don't flex in the middle. But I said that already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resqman Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 If I go with a LG, is there any model I should not buy? There's so many options...... Better yet, is there a reason to buy a 300 dollar LG vs. this 199 dollar LG, such as is there is a much better latching mechanism (excluding the XE version)? The only difference I see is that there is a type 1 vs. type 1A rating. I'm only 6' 200lbs, so I don't want the extra weight of the 1A. The XE weighs about 10lbs less than the classic. You'll be glad you spent the extra $100 everytime you pick it up. The leg leveler weighs about 5lbs last time I checked. Worth the $40 and weight. As often as we use ladders, the 10lbs adds up in a hurry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Whitmore Posted July 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 Thanks Bruce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 I agree with Bruce. I have been using the XE Revolution for three years and love it. It’s much lighter to lug around. John Callan www.customizedhomeinspections.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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